Nigeria’s Super Eagles continued their impressive run at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) as they secured a Round of 16 victory over Mozambique, with Victor Osimhen once again proving decisive at the forefront of the attack.
In a thrilling knockout match played in Fes, Osimhen powered the Super Eagles to victory by scoring a brilliant brace, underlining his status as one of Africa’s most prolific strikers in modern football. His two-goal display not only sealed progression to the quarter-finals but also saw him extend his tally for Nigeria to 34 goals, making him Nigeria’s second all-time top scorer in international football with 34 goals and 13 assists in 50 appearances for the Super Eagles.
The brace has brought Osimhen just three goals away from equalling the legendary Rashidi Yekini’s all-time scoring record of 37 goals — a historic mark that has stood for decades.
Osimhen’s performance throughout the tournament and across 2025 has been nothing short of sensational. In the 2025 campaign, the Galatasaray forward emerged as the highest-scoring African player worldwide, notching 46 goals across club and country commitments — a tally that highlights his consistency and lethal finishing.
Nigeria’s victory over Mozambique maintained their unbeaten run in the competition after topping their group with three straight wins, setting up a quarter-final clash and keeping their hopes alive for a first AFCON title since 2013.
Coach Éric Chelle praised Osimhen’s leadership and finishing ability, noting that “when Victor is at his best, he gives us a cutting edge in every match.” The Super Eagles will now turn their attention to their next challenge as the continental showpiece continues to unfold.
With the Super Eagles determined to go all the way, Victor Osimhen’s relentless pursuit of history — both as Nigeria’s record scorer and Africa’s pre-eminent striker — remains one of the defining narratives of AFCON 2025.
